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VN08 OVC

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,267 mi
Last recorded207,267 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OVC
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 207,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 207,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 194,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 194,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 187,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 180,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 170,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,073 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs worn recommend changing

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2016 127,436 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,089 miles

advise child seat fitted to offside rear

advise corrossion started on rear brake discs

Pass 15 May 2014 72,305 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 72,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,059 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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VN08 OVC is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN08 OVC registered?

VN08 OVC is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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